Hamlyn Group (BASH Ltd)
Bookw of the I Bookshop Offer Price £4.95 Price after 1st July £ 6.95 Every copy sold makes a contribution to the RNLI! This is the exciting story of the RNLI: the men, the boats, the rescues, and has been chosen by a panel of leading booksellers to be offered to you at a truly special price.
'Lifeboat: In Danger's Hour' recounts the origins of the service and its plans for the future, describing lifeboat design from the open rowing boats of the early days to the sophisticated vessels of today.
This is a story full of drama and emotion; of success often against all odds; of ordinary men who risk their lives to save those of others.
Written by Patrick Howarth, an official of the RNLI for over 25 years.
Superbly illustrated throughout in colour and black and white. "The best photographs from the RNLI archives: they're tremendous," says Ray Kipling, public relations officer of the RNLI.
Many of them are included in the touring Kodak Exhibition 'In Danger's Hour.' Available only from booksellers for a limited period and while stocks last.
Book of the Season. Published by the Hamlyn Group.
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